Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Buy Used Harley Davidson Parts

It’s ironic how some people think its ok to buy used Harley Davidson motorcycle parts. It makes sense, a new set of handlebars can cost you around $300 or more depending on what type you are getting but you can find a set of used ones for a third of that price. In some cases you get quality used parts for low prices and that’s a great deal for you. However, there are some reasons why you do not want to do that:

1.       No refund: How do you get your money back from a guy off of craigslist? Not exactly an easy thing to do and even if you buy from a site with more control there is still no guarantee that you are going to get your money back.

2.       No warranty: Try calling Harley Davidson, the manufacturer or distributor of the part and tell them that you purchased an engine from someone and now it’s not working and you want it to be replaced under warranty. If they don’t laugh at you they will try to calmly explain how it is not their problem. In most cases they do not have to honor a warranty after that long and especially after the part has been sold to someone else. Unless the part has an MSO they do not even have any proof you purchased it from them.

3.       The real story: You will not know the entire story about that part. Even if it is a pair of ape hanger handlebars, how do you know that the bike didn’t fall over one day and the bars got a little damaged or bent? Headlights, brake rotors and especially wheels all can have damage to them that you may not notice for a while and then one day you need to replace them.

4.       You really aren’t saving that much: Yes you may be able to save 50% on certain parts but when you do the math it really doesn’t benefit getting used Harley parts. Used parts are cheaper but in most cases they also have to be replaced more often so what’s the point?

5.       Impact on the bike: You spend all this money on a new bike, new parts and everything else and then you go to get a pair of used handlebars or used wheels for it? That really doesn’t make any sense not to mention it could be bad for the other parts you have.

When it comes right down to it you really aren’t getting any benefits when you buy used parts other than saving a few dollars right then and there which you are going to end up using down the road on new Harley Davidson parts anyways. Another thing to consider is this; you can find new custom Harley parts online for low prices so you are saving even less money than you thought by going with used ones. Don’t go cheap on your Harley, spend a little extra and get quality.